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noun

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The correct spelling is bolthole. A hole in an animal's den, or through a wall or fence, used for escape or emergency exit; i.e. a hole the animal may bolt through. For example: "a bolthole in the Dordogne"

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a bolthole in the Dordogne

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A hole in an animal's den, or through a wall or fence, used for escape or emergency exit; i.e. a hole the animal may bolt through.
  2. 2.A second home, etc. where a person can go to escape the stresses of everyday life.

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